12 Myths About Project-Based Learning
Among the most pervasive myths about project-based learning is that students ‘doing projects’ equates to students learning through PBL.
Year: 2018
12 Mistakes For Teachers To Avoid In A Data-Driven Classroom
Functionally, the purpose of assessment is to provide data to revise planned instruction. Of course, it’s not that simple.
Why We Should Stop Averaging Scores To Give Letter Grades
Evaluating a student’s mind with a system not much more robust than the one we use to review movies doesn’t seem like our best thinking.
A Quick Primer On Charter Schools
A one-size-fits-all approach has never worked in education, and the variety of school options available today attests to that fact. While a number of private schools specialize in specific content or teaching approaches, the costs can be prohibitive to most parents. Charter schools have been rapidly multiplying throughout the country, offering students and families private-school-quality…
5 Psychology-Based Strategies That Help Students Learn
Psychology-based strategies that help students learn include modeling, student choice, and a clear sense of progress in the learning process.
The Importance Of Being Specific In Assessment Of Learning
When seeking to develop skills, feedback (and it must be timely) is only useful if it informs the student what areas need to be worked on.
10 Ways To Use ReadWorks In The Classroom
A simple way for students to build background knowledge and improve literacy skills, here are 10 ways to use ReadWorks in the classroom.
50 Ways To Use Bloom’s Taxonomy In The Classroom
Bloom’s Taxonomy is a powerful teaching and learning tool that can help you shape nearly everything that happens in your classroom.
What Does Teacher Improvement Look Like? Maybe Something Like This
The ultimate metric for your teaching is the quality of students’ lives after your journey & their journey diverge–borderline immeasurable.
7 Easy Ways To Assess Without Testing
At a recent teachers conference, one of the most astute comments was ‘you can assess without testing.’ There are many ways to assess.
10 Strategies To Make Learning Feel More Like A Game
From using levels and and progress bars to badges and rewards, here are ten strategies to make learning feel more like a game.
20 Tips To Promote A Self-Directed Classroom Culture
When a task feels overwhelming, the ‘I can,’ quickly falls apart. Teach students how to break down a big project into miniature steps.
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